I AM Bowling™ Future Star Contract Terms and Conditions
1. Contract Term and Duration
A. This agreement takes effect upon completion and submission of the contract form.
B. It will remain active until terminated by either party according to the terms outlined below.
C. Renewal of this contract is only required if the youth bowler voluntarily resigns and later rejoins the program.
2. Parental Consent and Acknowledgment
A. Youth bowlers under the age of eighteen (18) must have this contract reviewed and signed by a parent or legal guardian.
B. By signing, the parent or guardian grants permission for the youth bowler to participate and agrees to all terms stated in this contract.
C. In such cases, the contract must be completed using the youth bowler's information, but signed on his or her behalf by the parent or guardian.
C. Any Future Star contract submitted by a minor without the express consent of a parent or legal guardian will be considered null and void upon receipt.
3. Eligibility Requirements
A. Participants must be eighteen (18) years old or younger.
B. A one-time purchase of a Future Star t-shirt or shammy for twenty dollars ($20) is required. A parent or guardian may complete this purchase on the youth bowler’s behalf.
4. Account Registration
A. Most benefits outlined in Section 6 are administered through an online account at www.iambowling.com. Bowlers must create an account if one does not already exist.
i. The account must be registered under the same email address as provided in this contract. Benefits will only be applied to the account associated with that email.
a. Future changes to the registered email are not permitted except in cases of minor corrections, such as typographical errors, or if the original email becomes inaccessible to the youth bowler.
ii. Youth bowlers must have their own separate email address and account. Parent or guardian accounts cannot be used, though they may manage the youth bowler’s account if needed.
B. If a new account is created, it is the youth bowler's sole responsibility to notify team@iambowling.com and confirm the associated email address to activate benefits.
i. Benefits, including commissions, will not be processed until the account is created and confirmed via email. No action will be taken until written communication is received.
C. Please allow up to three (3) business days for benefits to be applied after confirmation. Business days exclude weekends and U.S. federal holidays.
5. Nature of the Contract
A. This agreement is a personal contract and is not intended for use as a pro shop account. Orders may only be placed for the participant and immediate family members only.
B. Creating multiple accounts for the same bowler using different identities or email addresses is strictly prohibited. Each bowler may have only one active Future Star account at any given time. Attempting to bypass this policy may result in contract termination.
C. If multiple contract submissions are received for the same individual, the following policies will be upheld:
i. Only the first completed and submitted form will be honored. All others will be disregarded.
ii. If multiple submissions are received, the Future Star t-shirt or shammy purchase will be honored for each submission, but no additional benefits will be granted to any subsequent accounts.
D. A parent or guardian enrolling multiple youth bowlers must use a unique email for each account. Benefits cannot be shared or combined.
E. Updates to any personal information cannot be made through a new contract submission. All such changes must be requested by contacting team@iambowling.com.
6. Future Star Benefits
A. Fulfillment of T-Shirt or Shammy Purchase
i. The chosen item will be shipped to the shipping address provided in this contract based on the current standard production and shipping timeline.
a. In the event that a physical t-shirt or shammy is distributed as part of an in-person promotion for Future Stars, the right to have the chosen item shipped is forfeited, as it has been provided in person.
B. Preferential Pricing
i. The youth bowler will receive an automatic ten percent (10%) discount on all products, except for those in the “Pro Shop” and "Strikeforce Bowling" categories, when logged into the registered account. This discount will be applied in addition to any other automatic promotions currently available on the website.
ii. Future Stars are permitted to use any currently active and valid coupon codes, except for their own or those of other Future Stars.
iii. Future Star discounts will remain available after turning nineteen (19) unless the youth bowler chooses to transition to the National Staffer Program. See Section 8 for more details.
C. Personal Coupon Code:
i. The youth bowler must create a unique personal coupon code to share with friends, family, and followers.
a. The code must be no more than twelve (12) characters long and contain only letters and numbers.
b. The code must be original and may not conflict with any code already in use.
c. Codes containing profanity, offensive language, or inappropriate content will be rejected at the sole discretion of I AM Bowling™.
d. All submitted codes are subject to internal review and approval.
ii. The coupon provides a twenty percent (20%) discount on eligible products, except for those in the “Pro Shop” and "Strikeforce Bowling" categories.
iii. This coupon code is valid exclusively for guest checkouts and online accounts designated with retail customer status.
iv. The code may be used in combination with automatic online promotions when used by eligible accounts.
v. Future Stars are expected to promote their codes on social media using hashtags #iambowling, #teamiambowling, and #bowlingisfun, and to mention the I AM Bowling™ brand or highlight their bowling performance.
vi. Commission earnings are structured as follows:
a. Youth bowlers will earn a five percent (5%) commission on all qualifying purchases made with their codes.
b. Commissions are paid monthly as store credit.
vii. To request a change to the selected coupon code, the youth bowler must contact team@iambowling.com directly.
a. Once the change takes effect, commissions earned under the previous code will end. All future commissions will be tracked under the newest code.
b. Any new requested coupon code must meet the same criteria as the original code, as outlined above in this section of the contract.
c. I AM Bowling™ reserves the right to deny coupon code change requests at its discretion.
D. Additional Benefits
i. The youth bowler will have access to exclusive Future Star merchandise.
ii. Complimentary products may occasionally be provided at the discretion of I AM Bowling™.
7. Membership Maintenance Criteria
A. At least one hundred dollars ($100) in merchandise must be purchased annually to maintain active status. A parent or guardian may complete these purchases on the youth bowler’s behalf.
B. The youth bowler must demonstrate exceptional conduct while representing the I AM Bowling™ brand.
C. Active promotion of the brand is expected via social media or word-of-mouth when appropriate.
8. Program Exclusivity
A. Youth bowlers may only be enrolled in one program at a time, either the Future Star Program or the National Staffer Program. Participation in both simultaneously is not allowed.
i. Attempting to register for both programs using different identities or email addresses is prohibited and may result in disqualification from both.
B. A bowler who is already a member of the National Staffer Program is not eligible to receive Future Star benefits.
i. In the event an active National Staffer attempts to sign up for the Future Star Program, the Future Star t-shirt or shammy purchase will be honored for each submission, but no additional benefits will be granted to any subsequent accounts. The youth bowler will then need to choose which program he or she wishes to remain in.
C. Youth bowlers are strongly encouraged to complete the I AM Bowling™ National Staffer Qualification Survey before signing up for the Future Star Program, as the National Staffer Program offers greater benefits.
i. Completing the survey will help assess whether the National Staffer Program is the more suitable option for the youth bowler.
ii. Eligibility requirements apply, and acceptance into the National Staffer Program is not guaranteed.
D. If the bowler enrolls in the Future Star Program but wishes to become a National Staffer, he or she must remain in the program until reaching the age of nineteen, at which point he or she may transition to the National Staffer Program.
i. Once this contract is signed and submitted, I AM Bowling™ is unable to change the bowler’s program status, even if he or she meets the qualifications for National Staff.
9. Automatic Qualification for National Staff
A. Upon turning nineteen (19), the youth bowler will automatically qualify for the National Staffer Program.
i. This benefit is only available to active members of the Future Star Program. Resigned participants are not entitled to automatic qualification for National Staff upon turning nineteen (19).
ii. Automatic qualification does not result in automatic advancement. To transition into the National Staffer Program, the youth bowler must complete and sign a National Staffer contract.
a. A National Staffer contract will be automatically offered via email on the youth bowler’s nineteenth (19th) birthday.
i. The email offer will be triggered based on the date of birth provided in this contract. It is the signer’s sole responsibility to ensure the accuracy of the birthdate submitted.
ii. Receipt of this email is contingent upon the youth bowler’s email address being actively subscribed to all I AM Bowling™ communications at the time of scheduled delivery.
iii. I AM Bowling™ is not responsible for undelivered emails due to issues beyond the brand's control, such as spam filters, provider errors, or other technical failures.
iv. If the youth bowler does not receive this email on his or her nineteenth (19th) birthday, it is his or her responsibility to contact team@iambowling.com to request the contract and ensure proper processing.
iii. Advancement to the National Staffer Program is not required. The youth bowler may choose not to transition and may continue participating in the current program.
iv. Until a National Staffer contract is signed, the youth bowler will continue to retain Future Star status and all associated benefits.
v. Once a National Staffer contract is signed, this Future Star agreement will be rendered void, and all Future Star benefits will be discontinued and replaced with those outlined in the National Staffer agreement.
B. Early transitions from the Future Star Program to the National Staffer Program are generally not permitted. Exceptions may be made at the sole discretion of I AM Bowling™ in rare cases.
10. Compliance with High School and Collegiate Rules
A. I AM Bowling™ is not responsible for violations of high school or collegiate eligibility rules related to program participation.
B. It is the signer's sole responsibilty for ensuring compliance.
11. Contract Termination
A. I AM Bowling™ reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time if the youth bowler violates any of its terms or engages in any of the actions outlined below:
i. Termination may occur if the youth bowler engages in illegal activity.
ii. Termination may occur if the youth bowler displays abusive behavior toward other Future Stars, National Staffers, or I AM Bowling™ employees.
iii. Termination may occur if the youth bowler acts in a way that negatively impacts the I AM Bowling™ brand.
iv. Termination may occur if it is determined that the youth bowler was a minor at the time of contract submission and falsified a parent or guardian’s signature.
B. If this contract is terminated by I AM Bowling™, the youth bowler will not be eligible for reinstatement in this program or for future participation in the National Staffer Program.
C. A youth bowler may voluntarily resign his or her participation in this program at any time by submitting written notice to team@iambowling.com.
i. In the event of voluntary resignation, the youth bowler may request to return to the program at a later date.
a. To rejoin the Future Star Program, the youth bowler must still meet all program requirements and resubmit this form along with a new t-shirt or shammy purchase.
ii. If a youth bowler resigns from the Future Star Program at any time and later seeks to join the National Staffer Program, he or she will forfeit the privilege automatic qualification for National Staff.
a. To become a National Staffer, the individual must qualify through the standard process and meet all eligibility requirements in effect at the time of application.
D. Upon termination or voluntary resignation from the program, the following actions will take effect immediately:
i. All Future Star privileges will be removed, and the associated online account will revert to a standard retail account. However, any previously accumulated store credit will remain available for use.
ii. The coupon code selected by the individual will remain active and usable by customers, but no further commission will be earned from its use.
iii. The individual will no longer receive any commission, regardless of when the related sales occurred or when commission payouts are scheduled.
12. Contract Amendments
A. I AM Bowling™ reserves the right to update or amend the terms of this contract at any time.